Teaching Assistant

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Applications must be made on the Church of England Application form. This and other supporting information are available from the school by e-mail: admin@tushingham.cheshire.sch.uk

Tushingham-with-Grindley CofE Primary School place the highest priority on the safeguarding of children. All applicants will follow a stringent vetting and induction process. Any offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references.

Salary: Grade 4

Location: Tushingham-with-Grindley CofE Primary School

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Term Time

Hours: 20 hours per week

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 22nd June at 5pm

Teaching Assistant Grade 4

Tushingham-with-Grindley Church of England Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant (Grade 4) to support teaching and learning throughout our church school.

The successful candidate will be committed to the Christian vision and values of our school, have high expectations and will work well within a team. They will work under the direction of the Class Teacher and SENDCo, whilst also acting on their own initiative to adapt resources and activities to ensure that the learning is accessible. They will be warm, compassionate and dedicated so as to help our children feel safe, confident and ready to learn.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to meet pupils’ individual learning needs
• Encourage confidence, independence and resilience through positive reinforcement and a relational approach
• Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENDCo to implement strategies and interventions
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development
• Adapt resources and activities to ensure accessibility and engagement
• Maintain accurate records of progress and contribute to reviews and planning meetings
• Supervise and support positive interactions in the playground and lunch hall through a relational approach, and following our ‘Tushingham Way’
• Liaising with staff members across the school as required
• Recording safeguarding incidents or concerns in line with school policies

The closing date is Monday 22nd June at 5pm and interviews will be the following week. Visits to school are warmly encouraged to experience the welcoming and Christian ethos of our school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment (01948 820360).

Applications must be made on the Church of England Application form. This and other supporting information are available from the school by e-mail: admin@tushingham.cheshire.sch.uk

Tushingham-with-Grindley CofE Primary School place the highest priority on the safeguarding of children. All applicants will follow a stringent vetting and induction process. Any offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references.